Bolens H18XL vs Simplicity 6118
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens H18XL and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Bolens H18XL is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
- The Bolens H18XL is heavier: 356 kg versus 195 kg for the Simplicity 6118.
Full specs comparison
| Bolens H18XL | Simplicity 6118 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1981 | 1979–1981 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 356 kg | 195 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 179 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |